FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 12, 2026
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Madera County Leaders Unite Behind Esmeralda Soria for State Senate
Eight local elected officials and community leaders across Madera County announce support for Soria’s Senate District 14 campaign
MADERA, CA — Assemblymember Esmeralda Soria’s campaign for State Senate today announced endorsements from eight local elected officials, public servants, and community leaders across Madera County.
Endorsers include:
Madera County Supervisor Leticia Gonzalez
Madera County Supervisor Bobby Macaulay
Madera Mayor Pro Tem Jose Rodriguez
Madera City Councilmember Anita Evans
Madera City Councilmember Artemio Villegas
Madera City Councilmember Elsa Mejia
Madera City Councilmember Steven Montes
Madera Unified School District Trustee Lucy Salazar
Madera Unified School District Trustee Nadeem Ahmad
Madera Unified School District Trustee Joetta Fleak
State Center Community College Trustee Destiny Rodriguez
Madera County Fair Director Isabel Barreras
Madera County Farm Bureau Director Jay Mahil
Madera County Democratic Party Chair Martha Garcia
These endorsements reflect the growing, unified support behind Soria’s mission to bring a proven Central Valley voice to the State Senate.
“The Valley will win when our leaders are united and fighting for the same thing, a better future for our families and our communities. I’m deeply honored to have the support of so many dedicated Madera County leaders, and I will carry that trust with me to Sacramento,” said Assemblymember Esmeralda Soria.
Soria’s campaign has secured endorsements from over 100 elected officials across California, including Merced City Councilmember Mike Harris and Merced Mayor Matthew Serrato, reinforcing her sweeping support across the Central Valley.
For more information and a full list of endorsements, visit www.soriaforcalifornia.com
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